While not strictly an archival preservation topic I know that many archival
institutions use common household products in cleaning at least some areas
of their institution (if not the record storage space).  So this new
database may be of interest to list members.  Reposted from the Conservation
DistList.

Date: 3 Sep 2003
From: Dan Riss <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Household products database

The National Library of Medicine has a new web site
<URL:http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov> that contains chemical
data on household products. Over 4,000 products are listed. Each
product listing, compiled from the MSDS,  has information about the
manufacturer, health effects, HMIS ratings for health, flammability
and reactivity to help label decanted bottles, handling and
disposal, and chemical ingredients.


Iona McCraith
AAO Preservation Consultant
Tel: (705) 277-1309  Fax: (705) 277-2091
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